Mintel and Black Swan Data – Power of Predictions Round Table Dinner

Patrick is a senior insights leader with over two decades of experience translating consumer data into business-defining growth strategies for the world’s leading CPG brands. At Mintel, he leads client engagement and strategic insight partnerships for global companies helping them anticipate category change, decode emerging consumer behaviors, and innovate with confidence. Before joining Mintel, Patrick worked at Kantar, where he guided brand strategy and communications effectiveness programs for top Fortune 500 clients. Earlier in his career, he held several senior insight and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble, developing deep expertise in brand management, shopper behavior, and the intersection of data and creativity. Patrick also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Sacred Heart University’s Welch College of Business & Technology, where he teaches marketing and consumer insights to both graduate and undergraduate students, helping the next generation of business leaders bridge academic theory with real-world application. Known for his engaging storytelling and pragmatic approach, Patrick brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and creative curiosity to every project—grounding innovation in what truly moves consumers.

Hugo co-founded the predictive intelligence business Black Swan Data in 2011, recently acquired by Mintel in 2025. Hugo brings a wealth of marketing and strategy experience to Black Swan having previously worked in global CPG brand marketing and Insight. Hugo has worked extensively on both sides of the Atlantic and has world-class experience in understanding how to deliver impact and results for global consumer facing organizations.